Pastry Extern

Union Square Cafe • New York, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Union Square Cafe, the flagship business of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, has been a beloved restaurant for over 40 years, known for its seasonal cuisine inspired by Italy, France, and Northern California. Located on 19th Street, it maintains its signature charm in a fresh, contemporary dining environment designed by Rockwell Group. The restaurant has received five James Beard Awards and was ranked New York’s Most Popular Restaurant nine times by Zagat Survey. Pastry Externs are expected to have a strong passion for food and desserts, an eagerness to develop pastry skills, and be an integral part of a team that values hard work and attention to detail, consistently supporting a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.

Requirements

• Experience in a kitchen environment through education (culinary school, or similar)
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow
• Communicates effectively with the kitchen team and embodies an environment of teamwork
• Work with the prep and receiving team to receive, label, and store market deliveries
• Assist pastry cooks in preparing components for their stations for service and learn to set-up a station independently

Benefits

• Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $17 - $18/hour
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees